The Carnival
5.6
2021
1 hr 18 min
Documentary
Since they were children, every summer they used to participate together in the traditional carnivals of their hometown. This magical celebration, transform men of the community into dionysiac figures with makeup, coloured costumes, glitter and feathers. Alcohol, friendship and parties out of control become the limelight. Boundaries get blurred with the heat of the sun at the edge of the imposing Paraná River.
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- Cast：
- Vilmar Paiva , Franco Heiler , Gaston Re , Julieta Tramanzoli
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